cutting out inner fenders

[roksmurf]

I know some of ya have done this.. but thinkin of cutting out the front inner fenders, It seems like might get a little more air moving.. plus my drivers side is in rough shape..question is . do ya need to add some type of support for core support/fender and where do ya mount the goodies that now mount on the inner fender?? still in the thinkin stages..and might abort if to much bs... thanks

 

[sstlaure]

I know some of ya have done this.. but thinkin of cutting out the front inner fenders, It seems like might get a little more air moving.. plus my drivers side is in rough shape..question is . do ya need to add some type of support for core support/fender and where do ya mount the goodies that now mount on the inner fender?? still in the thinkin stages..and might abort if to much bs... thanks

You can run a tubular brace from the firewall to the core support, otherwise the front gets a flexin'. You mount the stuff wherever you can find space. My battery will be in the rear of the tub, MSD in the pass footwell, etc.

I can stand inside of my fenders with the tire behind my legs to work on my truck right now. It's awesome.

 

[SaddleUp]

I've considered this as well. My plan is to eventually build a framework from tubing to hold the fenders, radiator, and the grill. It will also support the front shocks since I plan to use coilovers. As far as all of the goodies I plan to either put them on the firewall or build brackets from the tubing for them. The batteries might end up under the passenger seat but not until I replace them with something that can be safely put there. (I.E. A sealed gell cell type battery)

 

[welndmn]

I had nothing back there for years, lately, I added a Bar that runs into the grill (from the stinger) to the roll cage, its mainly there so the fender does not come crushing into the motor.

 

[45acp]

Ive had mine cut out for a few years now with no supports.... no issues. This summer it will get a mini-engine cage and im narrowing the front clip. If you want to cut them out, just go for it. No actual need for extra supports until you get ready.

 

[MsMyMny]

I cut out my fender skirts 3 years ago and installed some perforated fender skirts, plenty of support...check um' out at http://americanbronco.com/page3.html

Scott

 

[bronco69drp]

when i narrowed my front 13", i cut out my entire inner front clip & used a square tubing frame for support & moved the battery back to the rear right side of the tub.